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How do you spell the Spanish slang - "essay" - meaning person?

used like, "what did you say essay?"

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It's " ese " and it means something like homeboy.

Ese is also like a thug. I wouldn't use it unless you knew the person really well.

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What does "ese" mean?

I keep hearing this word "ese" (also spelled "esé" or "ése") on TV used when parodying Spanish speakers. It's often used in a very funny way to indicate friend or homie but I can't tell what it means. Googling produced mixed results where some said it was a fake word used only in Hollywood, others claimed it just meant friend, and some claimed its like using the n-word.

Can someone clarify the meaning of ese (as used in this context) and explain if it is derogatory or not? If obviously don't want to use it if it is!

Additional info from comment :

I've seen it in comedy sketches by Key and Peele. Key often talks in a mock Spanish speaking accent. I'm not sure what nationality or ethnicity it is supposed to represent, but the jokes are of a sort of parody-like nature in that he is skirting the line between funny and racist as comedians sometimes do. Example: East Side Locos Tagger

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• Is there any example of such an use you can point to? I agree with the answers given below but I can't think of how ese can be used in parody. –  JMVanPelt Commented May 2, 2015 at 21:02
• Key and Peele. Key often talks in a mock Spanish speaking accent. I'm not sure what nationality or ethnicity it is supposed to represent, but the jokes are of a sort of parody like nature in that he is skirting the line between funny and racist as comedians sometimes do. Maybe parody isn't the right word. If u have a better one, let me know and I'll change it. Here's the example: youtu.be/fwQXwlg5JU0 –  Stan Shunpike Commented May 2, 2015 at 21:42

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Looking at the video you mentioned, and doing some googling, it turns out that ese (which has the gramatically correct meanings mentioned in the other answers) is a Spanglish slang to refer to someone, generally the person you are talking to. There are no academic sources for that, but here's a very plausible explanation :

In some places, "ese" (pronounced es-say) is just a slang way of refering to a guy. No different than dude , bro or man . [...] In short, ese can be a neutral term for any average guy or it can be a statement of one's gang affiliation.

Ese is a demonstrative adjective ( quiero ese libro , I want that book) or a demonstrative pronoun ( quiero ese , I want that one). As a pronoun, it's sometimes written with an accent on the stressed syllable: ése. ( RAE, see the 1st meaning of ese, esa, eso )

Ese can be used to refer to people, and it sometimes has a pejorative connotation ( RAE, see the 2nd meaning of ese, esa, eso ):

No conozco al tipo ese. (I don't know that guy.) Ese es un imbécil. (That [guy] is a moron.)

Actually, the word " ese " originated in Mexico City as a urban slang used among kids in the neighborhoods. Kids would use that as a term for "dude" or "hey, man", so it has not negative or offensive meaning. Gangs in East Los Angeles adapted the term since they are of Mexican descent and it is a very common word used among kids and teenagers who lived in urban areas in Mexico City.

• 1 According to Urban Dictionary, it is clearly a word used (in English) by people of Mexican descent, specially sureños (from Southern Mexico): urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=esé –  Gorpik Commented Jun 16, 2016 at 9:24

I am sort of weirded out by this thread!!! I am from California, but the strange nitpick on the use of ese in Mexican dialects sounds almost like it’s being answered by a bunch of folks who either did not grow up or have been exposed to common “ California/Baja ” Spanish usage, Idioms or slang, but are still of Mexican descent, or it is being answered by more people who never spoke Spanish in their lives, perhaps trying to find a translations to a meme or similar joke. You aren’t going to find a proper translation online for this use of the word..

It’s actually easier than all this. To answer the question alone, for this circumstance only, it can be replaced in English with any of these words:

Homie, Holmes, Bro, Dude, etc.

if an accent is heavy, it is because the person saying it has a heavy accent. A MEXICAN ACCENT, and anyone repeating it that doesen't belong to that sort of Barrio culture, is portraying what they hear from Mexicans saying it. Or, making fun of Mexicans . Not cool, homie. (Homie switched out for ese ).

The use of this word, and whether it is maliciously intended or in good faith, depends on if it is being said one of those ways or not, exactly like how it is in English . if you were to use one of the equivalent words i mentioned above...

“What’s your problem, Bro?” sounds menacing, hostile in english “Hey! Bro! How’s it going?” sounds friendly in English. “Dude! You shoulda seen it!” sounds neutral in english too.

However, You still would not say that neutral use of ‘ Dude ’ while talking to your great aunt Beatrice, right?

And just like in English, these Bro , Dude etc names are slang , and you would never call grandpa “ Bro ” and demand a high five. It’s rude.

So, “que onda, ese?” (or the equivalent english “ What’s up, yo? ” ) Are phrases no one would ever use when speaking to grandma, relatives or respected community members, however this usage is OK among peers, it’s just common slang which anyone might find offensive , it just depends on who thinks that way.

I believe its like using the evil “ N” word being white, no matter how good of a friend you are to an African American person, you don’t get to use it. ever.

This rule can be applied to anyone who isn’t Mexican trying to use "ese" as slang. *Not cool, Brah .* At best you'd make a fool of yourself, at worst, depending on where you are, you could get in trouble you didn't need to get in to in the first place. Always use common sense.

However you DO get a free pass using "ese" as slang if you are trying to sing along to any Cypress Hill lyrics and you HAVE to sing to " Insane in the Membrane "-

nobody cares if you can’t control yourself cuz nobody can ,

also if you are paraphrasing your favorite lines from any movie portraying Barrio culture

In general, as with all slang, if you have to ask, you should probably not be using it, but if you want to know just to understand what’s going on if you hear it, there’s no reason to not be privy to the social usage of a slang word in a language that you SHOULD know if you are living in certain areas of the United States.

Summed up, any way you can think of to use “Dude” in English, aside from its proper, webster’s Dictionary use of the term in regard to horse ranches etc. is what “ese” means in the Mexican dialects of Spanish in this context only. Ignore all the other urban dictionary stuff and other proper uses.

• 1 This is a great answer, although perhaps a bit on the passionate side, i took the liberty of doing some edits to clarify and take some edge off that may come across as hostile. But the answer does make a very important point about the usage of slang in a multicultural context , Having lived in the LAX area, and lived this kind of experiences, I couldn't agree more on using common sense, specially in today's politically charged social climate, where misunderstandings may spark unneeded tensions between communities. Learning words in other languages in good faith always builds bridges, –  hlecuanda Commented Jul 9, 2018 at 12:55

Literally, "ese" is a demonstrative pronoun which can mean it, that thing over there, that person over there . However, the Latinamerican dictionary Así Hablamos gives this use of the demonstrative pronoun "ese" for Ecuador:

Sustitución despectiva de él ¡Míralo a ese! ==> Míralo a él | Pejorative substitution for "him"

This definition fits perfectly with what I learned in the 1980's living in a provincial university town in Mexico, far from Mexico City and even farther from the northern border areas where the drug business and gang activity were starting to build up. I'm quite certain the meaning and usage I was taught had nothing to do with gangs or anything related to gangs.

Now, with the help of Urban Dictionary , here's what I believe is going on in the Key & Peele sketch. Key is playing a California latino gang leader. His use of "Ese" is analogous to how you might hear young African American men greet each other with "Nigga." A term originally (and in some circles still ) used by racist whites to refer pejoratively to African Americans has been appropriated, with a slight change in pronunciation and spelling, to mean

fellow tribesman and badass

where I'm using "tribe" to mean racial/ethnic peer group , and I'm using "badass" to mean a formidable and intimidating person .

In the case of ese , it's not a term originally used by people outside the group, but the backdrop of racism is still there, upping the ante, and we see a similar appropriation of a pejorative term as part of a reclaiming of cultural identity and building up of personal self-esteem and group-level ethnic pride.

Note, at least one of the Urban Dictionary entries uses the spelling "esé," but there is a helpful audio recording at https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=esé which shows that the accent is not used to indicate a stress on the last syllable, as in formal Spanish, but rather, to indicate that the whole word is stressed when used as a greeting.

Key uses the term to build the character he's playing, to make the comedy sketch work.

Key and Peele's comedic work with racial stereotypes has been described this way:

Key & Peele’s best sketches are subversive, but still sensitive to the fact that if you joke about a marginalized group, you don’t do so in a vacuum. They’re aware that comedy can either “punch up” against the established hierarchy or “punch down” against people who are already vulnerable.

In other words, it's complicated.

In some contexts you also use "eseeeeeee", with a phonetically longer ending "e", just to express something similar to "that's it dude" or "you rock!". This is specially used in parodying comedian shows.

Hope it helps.

• @Carlos Alejo de hecho, cosas como hope it helps sí suele recomendarse que se elimine. Interesante debate en What should I keep out of my posts and titles? - no es documentación oficial, pero fue escrita por un Community Manager de Stack Exchange . Enlaza con lo que comenté el otro día de Escribamos títulos de preguntas más concretos y textos con menos ruido . –  fedorqui Commented Jun 16, 2016 at 7:44
• @fedorqui, entiendo la postura y la respetaré si es mayoritaria, pero no la comparto. Yo entiendo que ese tipo de mensajes no se pongan en páginas como la Wikipedia, que es un sitio enciclopédico, pero los sitios de Stack Exchange en el fondo no dejan de ser foros. Si a un usuario le sale del alma decir que espera que su mensaje sea de utilidad, no veo por qué no respetarlo, yo me sentiría un poco mal si escribo eso con toda mi buena intención y me lo eliminan. Otra cosa es eliminar frases como "perdón por la respuesta tardía" y cosas así, que eso sí lo entiendo. –  Charlie Commented Jun 16, 2016 at 7:53
• @fedorqui yo propondría dejar el texto de "hope it helps" en la respuesta para no hacer sentir mal al usuario, pero avisarle de que su respuesta siempre ayuda y que no es necesario que lo escriba en el futuro. –  Charlie Commented Jun 16, 2016 at 7:54
• @CarlosAlejo dejemos este "hope it helps", vale. Este sería un buen debate para Spanish Language Meta . En general, coincido en que no hay que ser excesivamente puristas: en sitios como Stack Overflow (donde empecé yo) sí lo son porque hay una gran cantidad de actividad, por lo que es importante dejar el mínimo imprescindible para minimizar ruido. Muchas respuestas que vemos aquí que son apenas una línea se tienden a convertir en comentarios, por ejemplo. Volviendo a este caso, los elementos tangenciales a las respuestas las puede añadir el propio autor pero en comentarios, como estamos haciendo aquí ahora. –  fedorqui Commented Jun 16, 2016 at 8:19

Ese has multiple proper uses, such as Quiero ese coche, "I want that car!" Quiere ese coche, "Do you want that car?" It is also used predominantly in Mexican or Mexican American/Chicano slang as part of a greeting "Qvo (what's up) ese?" or depending on the intonation "Qvo ese!!!" (said with grit or malice) can be a challenge/confrontation of someone. I have also seen and heard it used with derogatory overtones (re: movie "Next Friday" and "Training Day"). That "Ese" or Eses" over there as the term for Mexican American/Chicano people.

• This is an interesting contribution, Cesar. the part that I didn't understand is "Qvo." Is it sort of an abbreviation for "Quiubo" (derived from "Qué hubo"? –  aparente001 Commented Jun 2, 2018 at 14:22
• @aparente001 indeed it is: q'vo –  jacobo Commented Jul 7, 2018 at 17:47

It's Mexican Spanish slang to refer to a person, analogous to tío, hombre etc (or dude, bro, man in English). It's not inherently derogatory, but could be used disparagingly in a certain context.

It's very distinctive of Mexican Spanish, so is often used as an easy marker in television etc to imply someone is Mexican, or generally 'hispanic' (since Mexican Spanish varieties are the biggest influence on US perception of the language as a whole).

e.g. Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle in Young Justice uses it frequently (a character of Mexican descent, growing up in El Paso, Texas).

ese, sa. ■ M. y F. supran. Persona indeterminada; "Estaba un ese esperando en la puerta del edificio". Academia mexicana de la lengua: Diccionario de mexicanismos

ese, -a. I. 1. m. y f. EU. Hombre o mujer. pop. RAE: Diccionario de americanismos - ese

ése ... 3. ( Mexico, vocative ) dude, guy, pal, man wiktionary.org - ése (Spanish)

If you say: "Que onda, ese" it's like "what's up, dude" . You wouldn't use this expression to address any person of respect such as your boss, your dad, your dad-in-law, etc. In fact, the use of this expression will give the worst impression unless it's said to a close friend. This expression is usually frowned upon and it's considered rude when it's said out of the slums.

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A while ago, some of my best students had the hardest time understanding what some Mexicans were saying. Does this sound familiar to you? When struggling to understand locals, it’s highly-likely you need to improve your slang vocabulary. So, if want to take your Mexican Spanish to the next level, you must learn some Mexican slang words

Slang terms can make a huge difference when learning Spanish . For that reason, in this article, you’ll learn 51 common Mexican slang words and phrases we Mexicans use on a daily basis. I’ll include definitions and examples of how to use these terms. By the end of it, you’ll be able to understand and apply these words like a true Mexican speaker. 

1. Güey 

Güey or wey is a Mexican slang word for friend. However, it can also be used to say that someone is dumb, to express surprise or annoyance. So, depending on the context, it means ‘ dude’, ‘mate’ , ‘ pal ’ , ‘buddy’ , ‘guy’, ‘silly’, ‘dumb’ or ‘damn ’. 

Güey , ¿ya vienes? Dude , are you on your way?

¡Qué wey estás! You’re so silly!

2. Pedo 

Pedo is one of the most robust Mexican slang words. Its meaning depends on the phrase you use:

• Echarse un pedo – To fart
• Estar pedo – To be drunk
• Ponerse pedo – To get drunk
• No hay pedo – No biggie / No problem
• Ni pedo – It is what it is / Oh well
• ¡Qué pedo! – Jeez! / What’s up
• Buen pedo – Nice
• Mal pedo – That’s too bad / Mean
• Traer un pedo – Have an issue
• Hacerla de pedo – Make a fuss / Look for trouble
• Ser otro pedo – Be something else 
• Bajarle a tu pedo – Chill out 
• Agarrar el pedo – To understand

Take Note: Pedo is a very common slang word among Mexicans. However, for some people, it’s close to a curse word. Pex is the less coarse version of ‘pedo’. So, if you want to be more cautious, you can replace ‘pedo’ with this word. 

Chido is the Mexican slang word for ‘ cool ’ and ‘awesome’ . Mexican speakers use this word to describe things and people or as an informal way to agree with something or say ‘thank you’ .  

¡Qué chido ! Me da gusto por ti. Awesome! I’m happy for you.

Tu mamá es super chida . Your mom is super cool . 

Tip: When men use chido to describe a girl , they can refer to her personality or her physical appearance. ‘Estar chida’ is a very informal way to say that a girl is hot. 

Neta or la neta is an informal synonym of ‘truth’ or ‘to be honest’ . However, we can also use it as an expression to show surprise when someone is saying something to us. In this context, it’s close to ‘really?’.

La neta no sé. The truth is that I don’t know. 

¿Neta terminaron? Did you guys really break up? 

If you need to tell someone to wait, you can use the Mexican slang word aguanta. You can also use this word to show disbelief. Aguanta means ‘wait a minute’ , ‘hold on’ or ‘no way’ .

¡Aguanta , ya casi acabo! Wait , I’m almost done!

¿Es neta? ¡ Aguanta ! Really? Hold on!  

6. No Manches

One of the most popular Mexican slang phrases is no manches , which you’ll use to express surprise, anger, or astonishment. No manches is close in meaning to ‘no way’, ‘damn’, ‘come on’, ‘holy cow’ or ‘you are kidding’.

¡ No manches! Te dije que tenía que llegar temprano. Come on! I told you that I had to arrive early. 

No manches , Axel me invitó a salir. Holy cow , Axel asked me out. 

7. Buena Onda / Mala Onda

Buena onda and mala onda describe people or situations. ‘Buena onda’ means something or someone is ‘nice ’ or ‘cool ’. On the other hand, mala onda means ‘uncool ’, ‘ disagreeable’ ‘mean ’ or ‘ bad’ . You can use these expressions with the verb ser or the interjection ‘qué’. 

¡Qué buena onda que ganaras! It’s so nice that you won!

Tu novio es super mala onda . Your boyfriend is so disagreeable .

Take Note: Buena onda and mala onda are popular informal expressions to describe someone’s personality in Mexican Spanish.

8. ¡Qué onda!

When greeting their friends, Mexican speakers will likely say ¡qué onda! instead of ‘hola’. On top of being an informal greeting, you can also use ‘¡qué onda!’ to show surprise or disbelief. This Mexican slang phrase can be translated as “what’s up”, ‘how are things?’, ‘how is it going?’ or ‘what is up with…?’ . 

¿ Qué onda con tu amiga? What’s up with your friend?

¿Ana? ¡Qué onda! ¿Cómo estás? Ana? What’s up! How are you?

9. Morro / Morra

Morro and morra are informal words for ‘kid’, ‘lad’, ‘boy’ or ‘girl’ . In informal settings, parents can use these words to refer to their kids. Additionally, morro and morra are also Mexican slang words for ‘girlfriend’ and ‘boyfriend’ .  

Ya duérmanse, morros . Go to sleep, kids.

Mi morra trabaja aquí. My girlfriend works here.

Tip: You can use the diminutive form morrito or morrita to show affection or express that the other person is slightly younger than you.

10. Güero 

In Mexican slang, people use the term güero to refer to white people. Güero, and its feminine form güera , are not derogatory terms but rather an informal adjective or name. These words can be translated as ‘ blonde’ or ‘blondie ’. 

Oye, güero , ¿ya terminaste? Hey, blondie , did you finish?

Mi prima es güerita y de ojos azules. My cousin is blonde and has blue eyes.

To describe bad quality, you can use the informal term chafa. This word can also be used to express disappointment when a situation doesn’t turn out as expected. So, ‘chafa’ is close in meaning to ‘crappy’, ‘lame’, or ‘shoddy’ . 

¿No vas a venir? ¡ Qué chafa ! You’re not coming? That’s lame !

La película estuvo muy chafa . The movie was very crappy .

12. Chavo / Chava

In Mexican slang, chavo and chava are terms used to refer to young people. So, they can be translated as ‘boy’, ‘guy’, ‘girl’ or ‘gal’ . Since these words refer to youth, Mexican speakers also use them to express that a person is naive or immature. 

Esa chava es mi novia. That girl is my girlfriend.

La neta estás chavo . You’re a kid , to be honest.

Tip: ‘Chavo’ and ‘chava’ are also Mexican slang words for boyfriend and girlfriend. 

Chela is the Mexican slang term for ‘beer’ . It may also be used as a nickname for certain given names. 

Se me antojan unas chelas . I feel like having some beers .

In standard Spanish fresa means ‘strawberry’. However, in Mexican slang, fresa is close in meaning to ‘posh’ or ‘preppy’ , and it describes people, behaviors or places. 

¡Qué fresa eres! You’re so preppy !

Hablas muy fresa . You speak very posh .

Padre is a variation of ‘chido’. As a result, it’s another Mexican slang word for ‘cool’ , ‘ awesome’ , and ‘ great’ . Padre is only used to describe situations or things. 

Tu casa está muy padre . Your house is very cool .

Que padre . How cool .

Tip: Padrísimo and padrísima are the superlative forms of ‘padre’. You can use them to emphasize the thing you’re describing. For example, tu casa está padrísima – ‘your house is super cool’ or ‘your house is the coolest’. 

In Mexican Spanish, peda means ‘to get drunk ’, but it also refers to partying or going on a binge . 

Vámonos de peda . Let’s go on a binge .

Luis y yo nos pusimos una buena peda . Luis and I got very drunk .

Achis is an informal Mexican word that you can use to express surprise or admiration. It’s close in meaning to ‘oh gosh’ , ‘blimey’ , and ‘holy moly’. 

¡Achis! ¿Dónde dejé mis llaves? Oh, gosh ! Where did I leave my keys?

Tip: ‘Achis, achis’, ‘achis piachis’, and ‘achis, achis los mariachis’ are popular variations you can use. 

18. ¡Ándale!

In Mexican slang, ándale is used to tell people to hurry up . Native speakers also use this word to show surprise or agreement. Ándale is close in meaning to ‘ hurry up’, ‘ come on ’, ‘okay ’, or ‘jeez ’. 

¡Ándale! Se nos va a hacer tarde. Come on! We’re going to be late.

Ah, ándale , a esa hora está bien. Okay , that time sounds good.

In Mexico, the slang word hueva refers to laziness. You can use this term to express that: 

• You feel lazy – Tener hueva. 
• Something is so boring that it makes you lazy – Dar hueva / Estar de hueva.
• You were being lazy – Tirar la hueva

Take Note: Huevón is an adjective that you can use to describe lazy people. 

Gacho is a negative adjective in Mexican Spanish. It expresses that a situation or person is ‘awful’ , ‘nasty’ , or ‘crappy’. 

¡Qué gacha eres! You’re awful !

Cámara is a Mexican slang word that you can use to show agreement. It means ‘okay’ , ‘good’ or ‘right’ . 

Cámara , nos vemos el lunes. Okay , I’ll see you on Monday. 

Like ‘cámara’, arre is a common informal term that Mexican speakers use to express agreement. It’s closer in meaning to ‘okay ’. 

Arre , entonces, yo te marco. Okay, I’ll call you then. 

Mande is a polite and informal way to say ‘ what? ’, ‘ yes ?’ or ‘ come again? ’ in Mexican Spanish. 

Chamba is the Mexican slang word for ‘work’ or ‘ job ’. 

Tengo mucha chamba . I have a lot of work . 

Tip: Chambear is the equivalent of the verb ‘to work’, and chambeador is the slang adjective you can use to describe a hard-working person. 

25. Gandalla

In Mexican slang, gandalla is a negative word that describes an abusive (not necessarily aggressive) person that takes advantage of a situation or others. It’s close to ‘abusive’, ‘underhanded’ , ‘sketchy’ , or ‘shifty ’. 

Ese güey es muy gandalla . That guy is very shifty .

26. Bato / Vato

Bato or vato is a Mexican slang word for ‘ guy ’. People also use this term to say ‘boyfriend ’. 

¿Quién es ese bato ? Who is that guy ?

In Mexico, poner paros means ‘ to give excuses ’. However, you can also use the slang phrase hacer el paro if you want to ask someone for help or to give you a hand . 

Oye, ¿me haces un paro ? Hey, can you give me a hand ?

No pongas paros, ya sé que no vas a venir. Don’t give me excuses . I know you’re not coming.

Take Note: Do not confuse the slang phrase ‘poner paros’ with the standard idiom ‘ poner peros ’, which we use to express that someone is making objections to something. 

28. Bañársela / Volársela

Bañársela or volársela are informal Mexican words that express that someone crossed the line or went too far . Although these translations may refer to bad behaviors, bañársela and volársela are frequently used when someone says or does something too funny. 

No manches, morra, te la bañaste . Holy cow, girl, you went too far .

‘ Pasarse de lanza ’ is a popular variation that you can also use. 

Híjole is a Mexican term for ‘jeez’, ‘goodness’, or ‘gosh’ . This slang word is used to express surprise. 

Híjole, el súper estaba llenísimo. Jeez, the supermarket was very crowded.

Tip: You may also hear its variation jíjole or jíjos . 

30. Sacarle 

Sacarle is an informal verb that Mexicans use to say ‘to back out ’ or ‘to bail ’. 

¡No le saques! Dijiste que íbamos a ir. Don’t back out ! You said we were going.

Notice that sacar is a stem-changing verb in Spanish .

Tip: Sacatón and sacatona are slang adjectives that you can use to express that someone is a coward. 

In Mexico, pichar is when you offer to pay for your friends’ drinks or food. This informal term is close in meaning to ‘to be on me’ , ‘to treat to’ or ‘to be [my/your/their] treat’. 

¿Se te antojan unos tacos? Yo te los picho . Do you feel like having tacos? It’s my treat .

Mijo and mija are informal terms of endearment in Mexico. People use these words to call kids or as affectionate terms to call their partners or friends. ‘Mijo’ and ‘mija’ mean ‘boy’, ‘lad’, ‘girl’, ‘son’, ‘daughter’, ‘kid’, ‘honey’, ‘dude’ , or ‘pal’ . 

Mijo , dale esto a tu abuela. Son , give this to your grandma.

Qué onda, mijo , ¿se va a armar la peda? What’s up, dude , are we going to party?

33. Cargar el payaso

If a Mexican uses cargar el payaso, they mean that something went wrong for them. ‘Cargar el payaso’ is closely related to ‘ to be screwed ’. 

No manches, ¡las llaves! Ya me cargó el payaso . Damn! The keys! I am screwed.

34. A darle que es mole de olla

This Mexican phrase expresses that a task must be done quickly and keenly. It can also be used to say that you must take advantage of a rising opportunity. Although it doesn’t do it justice, ‘get cracking’ or “let’s hustle” . 

El proyecto es para mañana, a darle que es mole de olla . The project is due tomorrow, get cracking people.

35. Carrilla

The Mexican slang word carilla is related to ‘make fun of someone ’. You can use ser carilla to describe people who like to make fun of someone . On the other hand, echar carrilla means to say something to make fun of others. 

Mi morra es bien carrilla . My girlfriend likes to make fun of other people .

Tip: Mexican speakers can use the word carreta as a synonym of ‘carrilla’. 

36. Aguïtarse

When something is disappointing or makes us sad, we Mexicans use the verb agüitarse to express these feelings. This slang verb means ‘to be down in the dumps ’ , ‘to be saddened ’ or ‘to be upset ’. 

Linda se aguïto conmigo. Linda is upset with me.

Tip: Andar agüitado is a variation you can use to express that you’re currently feeling sad. 

37. Estar cañón

When Mexicans use the slang phrase estar cañón they either mean that something is challenging , or that something or someone is really good at something . 

El examen estuvo cañón . The test was very hard .

Matt está cañón en matemáticas. Matt is very good at math .

38. Pistear

In Mexican Spanish, pistear is a slang word that means ‘to drink ’. 

Caéle, estamos pisteando . Come over, we’re drinking .

Tip: El pisto is another Mexican slang word to say ‘drinks’. 

Órale is an informal term that you can use to show agreement or surprise and to ask someone to hurry up. So, depending on the context, ‘órale’ can be translated as ‘wow’ , ‘ oh my God’ , ‘ okay ’, or ‘come on ’. 

¡ Órale , ya me quiere dormir! Come on, I want to sleep!

Órale, entonces, ahí te veo. Okay, I’ll see you there, then.

40. Armarse

In Mexican slang, armarse is a word we use to ask or affirm that an activity is going to be done . 

¿ Se va a armar la peda? Are we going to party?

41. Chale 

Chale is a popular expression that people use to show surprise, disappointment, or annoyance. It’s close to ‘Jesus’ , ‘oh my God’ or ‘holy moly’ .

Chale , se me olvidó la cartera. Oh my God , I forgot my wallet.

Compa is a Mexican slang word for ‘friend’ , ‘homie’ , ‘pal’, ‘mate’ , or ‘buddy’ . As a result, it’s more popular among men. 

Deja le pregunto a mi compa . Let me ask my buddy .

Take Note: ‘Compa’ is the shortened form of ‘compadre’, a term Mexicans use to call their children’s godfather. 

Chin is another slang word you can use in Mexico to express surprise or annoyance. It’s close in meaning to ‘ damn ’, ‘ jeez ’, or ‘ oh my Good ’.

¡ Chin ! Se me olvidó pagar el internet. Damn! I forgot to pay for the internet.

44. ¡Aguas! 

Aguas is a slang term that people use to warn others about a potential danger, mistake, or consequence. It means ‘watch out’ or ‘be careful’ . 

¡Aguas! Te vas a lastimar. Be careful! You’re going to hurt yourself.

45. A huevo 

The Mexican slang phrase a huevo is used to celebrate good news, to express that something is mandatory, and as an informal way to say ‘yes’. So, ‘a huevo’ means ‘heck, yes’, ‘for sure’, ‘of course’, ‘by force’ or ‘mandatorily’ . 

¡A huevo , ahí te veo! For sure , I’ll see you there!

Mi mamá a huevo quiere que vaya. My mom wants me to go mandatorily .

46. Rifársela 

When someone does something cool or funny, or they do great, Mexicans use the verb rifársela to describe those actions. So, this verb can be translated as ‘to be cool’ , ‘to be amazing’ , or ‘to do great’ . 

Se la rifaron , morros, chido. You were amazing , boys. Thanks.

As a slang word, sobres means “let’s do this” or ‘okay’ . 

Sobres, ahí te marco. Okay , I’ll call you.

Carnal is a common Mexican slang word for ‘brother’ , ‘buddy’ , or ‘pal’ .

Ese morrito de allá es mi carnal . That kid over there is my brother.

Simón is a common way to say ‘yes’ in Mexican slang. You can also use this word to show disbelief. In this case, it would be close in meaning to ‘yeah, right’ .

Simón, yo le digo. Yes, I’ll let her know.

Ay, simón , no creo. Yeah, right , I don’t believe that.

In Mexico, feria is one of the most common ways to say ‘money’ . With this meaning you can also use the variation ‘ lana ’. 

La neta no tengo feria , güey. The truth is that I don’t have money , dude.

51. Caer el chahuistle 

Caer el chahuistle is used in Mexican slang to express displeasure because an unexpected or unwelcome person shows up unexpectedly. This phrase can also imply that something will be ruined because this person shows up. 

For example, if you’re having a nice family gathering and a disagreeable relative arrives, you can say “ya nos cayó el chahuistle”. In other words, things are ruined because this person showed up.

This expression doesn’t have a translation. 

Wrapping Up

Mexican slang language is its own thing. So, if you want to be able to understand and communicate with Mexican speakers, you need to learn some of their most popular terms. In this article, we covered some of the most common Mexican slang words, and you’ve learned their different meanings and variations. 

You probably noticed that many of the examples included for each slang word or expression used other terms from this list. So, the more slang you learn, the more you can combine the terms in your sentences.

Cheat sheet: If you need help memorizing these terms, you can download it below.

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Mexico is known for its cultural diversity, amazing cuisine, and a bustling entertainment scene. The country also teems with ancient ruins, idyllic landscapes, and enchanted beaches. No wonder it frequently features among the world’s preeminent tourist destinations.

Mexicans have also treated the world to some of the most hilarious jokes and puns. If you’re looking for a random Mexican joke to share with your family or friends, you’ve come to the right place.

Whether you prefer funny one-liners, dark humor, deplorable dad jokes, food-themed puns, or anything in between, you’ll find it in this collection. We’ve sorted the list to help you hone in on a joke that aptly fits the theme of your occasion.

Read below for the most hilarious Mexican and Mexico-inspired jokes to line up for your next social gathering.

Funny Mexican Jokes

1. A Mexican thinks his wife has an affair but she says he is the only Juan.

2. Did you hear about the Mexican train killer? He had loco motives.

3. Did you know that Mexican gigolos sometimes have specials? Two for the price of Juan.

4. How come there aren’t any Mexicans on Star Trek? They don’t work in the future, either.

5. How do Mexicans drink soda? In MexiCANS.

6. How do Mexicans pay taxes? With a piñatax.

7. How do you call a Mexican ant? Immigr-ant.

8. How do you call a Mexican spy? Agent GarCIA.

9. How do you call a relaxed Mexican? MexiCALM.

10. How do you call a spider piñata? Piñatarantula.

11. How do you pay in Mexican stores? In MexiCASH.

12. How do you teach a Mexican to swim? Put a fence in front of the pool.

13. How is a Mexican slut called? María Hoesé.

14. How many Mexicans does it take to screw in a light bulb? Juan.

15. I visited my Mexican friend but when I knocked on the door it seemed there was no Juan there.

16. I went to the game last night and saw a Mexican wave. So, I waved back at him.

17. I’m decided to visit Mexico before I die. I’ll go Juan way or another.

18. In what part of Mexico do kangaroos live? Cancunroo.

19. Mexican and Black jokes are pretty much the same. Once you heard Juan you’ve heard Jamal.

20. Reading in Mexico is hard because they don’t have any books nor instructions, just Manuels.

21. They are looking for a Mexican actor. The post says “AnyJuan interested come to the audition this Monday.”

22. Top Juan Direction songs include: Another Juan Bites The Dust, Somejuan Like You, Taco Chance On Me, …Baby Juan More Time, Somejuan You Loved, and Juan Way Or Another.

23. What did the Mexican firefighter call his sons? Hose A and Hose B.

24. What do Mexican marines say to their superiors? Sea señor.

25. What do you call a Mexican that can’t do anything? A Mexican’t.

26. What do you call a Mexican who lost his car? Carlos.

27. What do you call a Mexican with a rubber toe? Roberto.

28. What do you call two Mexicans playing basketball against one another? Juan on Juan.

29. What is the best transportation in Mexico? In MexiCAR.

30. What is the best way to pay in Mexico? With a Juan-time payment.

31. What kind of cans are there in Mexico? Mexicans.

32. What’s a Mexican’s favorite sport? Cross country.

33. Who is the richest man in Mexico? Jeff Pesos.

34. Why are Mexicans so short? They all live in basement apartments.

35. Why did the Mexican sign up for Tinder? For a Juan night stand.

36. Why did the Mexican take a Xanax? For Hispanic attacks.

37. Why do Mexicans never cross the border in groups of three? Because there is no tres-passing.

38. Why do Mexicans re-fry their beans? Have you seen a Mexican do anything right the first time?

Mean Mexican Jokes

1. At what sport are Mexicans best? Border crossing.

2. Did you hear about that one Mexican that went to college? Yeah.. me neither.

3. How do you find a Mexican in a crowd? Scream “the police is coming.”

4. How do you stop a Mexican from robbing your house? Put up a ‘help wanted’ sign.

5. How do you stop a Mexican tank? Shoot the guy pushing it.

6. How does every Mexican joke start? By looking over your shoulder.

7. How many Mexicans does it take to change a tire? It depends on how many need to get out of the trunk first.

8. Two Mexicans are in a car, who is driving? A cop.

9. What do Mexicans and vending machines have in common? They both take your money and don’t work.

10. What do Mexicans think of Trumps new wall? They’ll get over it.

11. What do you call a Mexican driving a BMW? Grand Theft Auto.

12. What do you call a Mexican in a two-story house? Adopted.

13. What do you call a Mexican in the knockout stages of the World Cup? A Referee.

14. What do you call a Mexican without a lawn mower? Unemployed.

15. What do you do when a Mexican is riding a bike? Chase after him, it’s probably yours.

16. What do you do when you see a Mexican running? Run after him and think what he could have stolen.

17. What do you get when you cross a Chinese and a Mexican man? A car thief who can’t drive!

18. What is a Mexican doing with an iPhone? Running from the cops

19. What is the difference between a Mexican and an elevator? One can raise families.

20. What is the difference between a Mexican product and an American product? One is made by a Mexican while the other by a Mexican immigrant.

21. What’s the difference between a smart Mexican and a unicorn? Nothing, they’re both fictional characters.

22. What’s the difference between pick and choose? Pick means to select something and choose is what a Mexican wears on his feet.

23. Why are Mexicans and basketball players a like? They both run jump, shoot, and steal.

24. Why are Mexicans good in obstacle racing? They are used to run while jumping fences.

25. Why couldn’t the Mexican actor get a role in the movie? The drug dealer was already taken.

26. Why did God give Mexicans noses? So they’ll have something to pick in the winter.

27. Why did the Mexican run and hide? He probably saw the border patrol.

28. Why do Mexican kids walk around school like they own the place? Because their dads built it and their mom clean it.

29. Why don’t Mexicans pass geography? They don’t know where to draw the border between Mexico and USA.

30. Why wasn’t Jesus born in Mexico? He couldn’t find 3 wise men or a virgin.

31. You know you are Mexican when you share the same social security number with all your amigos.

32. You know you’re a Mexican when you’re mowing your own grass, then a car stops to ask you how much you charge.

Food-inspired Mexican Jokes

1. Did you hear about the Mexican astronaut? He went to spice in a MASA rocket.

2. Did you hear about the new Mexican restaurant? It’s the taco the town!

3. Did you hear about the tortilla rebellion? It was a hostile taco-ver.

4. Have a spec-taco-ular day!

5. Hey baby, taco walk on the wild side!

6. Let’s give ’em something to taco bout.

7. Let’s taco bout snacks, baby!

8. Live like every day is Taco Tuesday!

9. My favorite princess is Taco Belle!

10. Seven whole days without tacos makes one weak.

11. Taco chance on me!

12. Taco jokes can be so corny that they get a bad wrap.

13. Tacos have fillings, too!

14. This Mexican threw his wife off a cliff. When the police asked him why he did it, he replied… “Tequila! Tequila!”

15. Trying to decide what to order? There are so many delicious tacos to choose from. Taco your time.

16. We’re going to get Mexican food, whether you want to or not. Are you going taco-ooperate?

17. What do you call a Mexican drowning in mayonnaise? Sinko De Mayo.

18. What do you call a semi-aquatic reptile that loves Mexican food? A tacodile.

19. What do you say to a nosey Mexican? That’s Nacho business.

20. What is a burrito image with bad resolution? A blurrito.

21. What is a taco’s favorite musical genre? Wrap music, of course!

22. What is the Mexicans favorite 90s band? Red hot chili peppers.

23. What’s the difference between a French and a Mexican? French say Oh lá lá, Mexicans say just Hola.

24. What’s a Mexicans favorite subject? Math, because all they know how to do is multiply.

25. Why are tortillas such bad conversationalists? They always tacover you!

26. Why did the Mexican install a mousetrap? Tequila mouse.

27. Why did the Mexican keep a wheel of cheddar in his truck? In Queso emergencies.

28. Why do Mexicans make inch-iladas? Because they are too short to make anything bigger.

29. Why does no one know Taco Bell’s secret recipe? Because they keep it under wraps!

30. Why shouldn’t you trust tacos? Because they always spill the beans!

Remember…..

Even the funniest joke is bound to fall flat if it’s not matched with the right occasion and target audience. Therefore, only choose a joke from the above collection based on the nature of your upcoming event.

Also, note that the gist of any joke doesn’t only consist in the wordings. It also depends on how you tell ‘em.

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Translations dictionary

or esse [ es -ey] or [ ey -sey]

What does ese mean?

Ese , amigo , hombre . Or, in English slang, dude ,  bro , homey . Ese is a Mexican-Spanish slang term of address for a fellow man.

Related words

Where does ese come from.

Ese originates in Mexican Spanish. Ese literally means “that” or “that one,” and likely extended to “fellow man” as shortened from expressions like ese vato , “that guy.”

There are some more elaborate (though less probable) theories behind ese . One goes that a notorious Mexican gang, the  Sureños  (“Southerners”), made their way from Mexico City to Southern California in the 1960s.  Ese is the Spanish name for letter S , which is how the gang members referred to each other. Or so the story goes.

Ese is recorded in English for a “fellow Hispanic man” in the 1960s. It became more a general term of address by the 1980s, though  ese remains closely associated (and even stereotyped) with Chicano culture in the US.

Ese is notably found in the Chicano poetry of José Antonio Burciaga and Cheech & Chong comedy routines (Cheech Marin is Mexican-American.)

White confusion over ese was memorably parodied in a 2007 episode of the TV show South Park . On it, the boys think they can get some Mexican men to write their essays , but them men write letters home to their eses .

Examples of ese

Who uses ese?

For Mexican and Mexican-American Spanish speakers,  ese has the force of “dude,” “brother,” or “man,” i.e., a close and trusted friend or compatriot .

I needa kick it wit my ese's its been a minute — al (@a1anxs) February 1, 2019

It’s often used as friendly and familiar term of address…

Always a good time with my ese. 😎 pic.twitter.com/xxM4YroWDV — | Y | G | (@yg_monroe) January 12, 2019

…but it can also be more aggressively and forcefully.

Cypress Hill 2018: Who you tryin' ta mess with, ese? Don't you know I'm seeking professional help for my deep rooted emotional problemsssssss?!? — JAY. (@GoonLeDouche) June 30, 2018

“You’d have to be crazy to swipe left.” Who you tryna get crazy with, ese? Don’t you know I’m loco? Sorry, always wanted to say that. Anyway, swipe left. Might actually be crazy. — Why I Swiped Left (@LeftyMcSwiper) December 17, 2018

Ese is associated with Mexican and Chicano American culture, where it can refer to and be used by both men and women. The term is also specifically associated with Mexican-American gang culture.

What's up ese? pic.twitter.com/0vAQxZZ6SO — AlesiAkiraKitsune© (@AlesiAkira) January 21, 2019

It is often considered appropriative for people outside those cultures to use ese , especially since some non-Mexican people may use  ese in ways that mock Mexicans and Mexican-American culture.

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Video captures chaotic moment when Trump reportedly shot on stage at rally

Former President Donald Trump was speaking at a rally being broadcast from Butler County , Pennsylvania, Saturday when he was rushed off stage by U.S. Secret Service after a multiple shots were fired - one of which grazed the candidate's ear.

Video captured the moment the chaotic scene erupted.

Live updates on Trump rally: Donald Trump rushed from stage at rally after apparent gunshots; 1 person and shooter dead

At least six bangs that sound like gunfire are heard while the Republican candidate is on stage - some as he stands behind a podium and after he appears to crouch down behind the podium after the first bang.

Video showed Trump being removed from the site by Secret Service, with his fist raised, after the shots.

It also showed some members of the crowd scatter after initial shots were fired. Others are seen in the video crouching down in stands, some filming the melee with cell phones.

The gunman was killed by Secret Service agents, officials said. One spectator was killed and two others were "critically injured," the Secret Service said.

The ex-president released a statement not long after the shooting:

"I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear," Trump wrote. "I knew immediately that something was wrong in that i heard a whizzing sound and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin."

Where was Trump rally? Butler County, PA appearance was site of shooting Saturday

Where was the Trump rally?

The rally took place in Butler, a rural community at the  Butler Farm Show , a fairground in Butler County.

As of the last census the city's population was just over 13,000 and, according to the  United States Census Bureau , is 2.7 square miles.

'The former President is safe'

United States Secret Service Chief of Communications  Anthony Guglielmi released the following statement  shortly after the incident took place.

"An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service has implemented protective measure and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released."

In a statement issued later, Gugliemi reported the suspected shooter  fired multiple shots  toward the stage at approximately 6:15 p.m. He said the shooter was in an elevated position outside the rally.

Steven Cheung, spokesperson for Trumo, confirmed in a statement that the former president was "fine" but being treated at an area medical facility.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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It is time for our collection of funny Mexican memes once again! 

Dehydrate AND laugh with this week’s collection:

Meme translation: “If you’re not happy, then you have failed as a worm.”

What does it meme ? Spoiler alert: Paulo Coelho (famed Brazilian lyricist and novelist) didn’t really say this. In fact, I’m not sure he even spoke Spanish. Such is the internet – brimming with often very untrue, but often very funny, content.

Anyway! Notice how “feliz” (happy) and “lombriz” (worm) rhyme in Spanish? “Feliz como lombriz” (Happy as a worm) is the Spanish equivalent to the cutesy “Happy as a clam” in English. So unless you want to fail as a worm – and I don’t believe you do – it’s time to get happy, STAT!

Meme translation: “I declare war against my worst enemy, which is… ( clockwise from top ) my boss; CFE ( the state electricity company ); the heat; the bill collector ( an informal role by someone who sells on credit or in payments and then comes to collect periodically ); love; my neighbor; his damned little “friend”; Coppel ( a popular department store in Mexico that gives terrible opportunities for buying on credit ).”

What does it meme ? Well. It seems we’re all a little irritable lately, and unfortunately, have plenty of reasons to feel that way. And hey, I’ll also admit it: sometimes you’re just in a bad mood and whatever happens to pop up in front of you when you’re feeling that way becomes The Absolute Worst. 

What’s got us irritable? Spin the wheel and find out!

Meme translation: “Mexicans trying tacos anywhere else in the world.”

What does it meme ? Mexicans are not known for their pretentiousness, but I think most people would admit that they’ve earned the right to be absolutely intolerable snobs about tacos. The man in the photo is dressed as Anton Ego, the infamously dissatisfied food critic from Disney’s “Ratatouille.”

Now that a taco stand has won a Michelin star , there will probably be no living with them on this subject.

If you really want to get a Mexican going, tell them about your favorite Taco Bell order. If you want to see their head explode, talk about how much you appreciate Taco Bell as a seller of Authentic Mexican Food and wonder aloud why they don’t open any stores in Mexico.

Meme translation: “Oh, how I’d love to be a dried-out lime just hanging out in a nice, cool, fridge.”

What does it meme ? Has the life of a dried-out lime ever looked so good? I’ve found myself lingering lately in front of my own refrigerator, basking in the cool air. 

And that’s about as good as it gets right now in the many areas of Mexico that don’t have air conditioning, because it is hot, hot, hot with no end (so far) in sight. When you start fantasizing about being a cold piece of fruit hurrying toward decomposition, you know things are getting intolerable.

Meme translation: “When you’re over 30 and you prefer to party at someone’s home, with music at a reasonable volume so you can chat.” 

What does it meme ? Last weekend I went out for a “girls’ night” with some friends. We’d originally planned on a low-key bar not too far from my house, but then someone noticed they’d be having a show, with a cover no less: 100 pesos to listen to a Norwegian folk music soloist on a Saturday night.

We decided to avoid the “ Midsomma r” vibes and went to an Irish pub instead. And let me tell you: after a while there, we were dying for Norwegian folk music at a reasonable volume. Though we’d sat outside to avoid the noise, it was all in vain: after the soccer game (which had attracted many very loud fans), there was a Metallica cover band. 

Next time, we’re going to a friend’s house.

Meme translation: “I’m up, God. What time are you helping me, or how’s this going down?”

What does it meme ? There’s a cute little rhyme in Spanish: “A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda” (God helps those who wake up early).

For this little chick unaccustomed to waking up early, the effort should result in some pretty immediate results. I especially love the phrase, “o cómo va a estar la onda,” as it’s so casual, as if it had been a deal struck the night before with one’s buddy.

Good luck, little guy! I hope someone gets back to you with that help.

Meme translation: “The ocean might have me beat on water, but it’s got nothing on me when it comes to salt.”

What does it meme ? To be “salty” in Spanish is not quite the same as in English: here in Mexico, it means that you’re unlucky…the saltier you are, the unluckier you are. Indeed, “más salado que el mar” (saltier than the ocean) is a phrase I’ve heard several times.

The other phrase you’re probably not used to, “me la pela” means, in this case, that there’s no competition – that little doggie is the clear front-runner! 

Sarah DeVries is a writer and translator based in Xalapa, Veracruz. She can be reached through her website,  sarahedevries.substack.com .

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